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[djplumbing]

All You Need To Know About Tree Root Intrusion In Sewer Lines From Plumbers In DC

Does it take a while for your water to drain? Do you notice foul sewer odors in the yard? Sometimes, your sewer drain system gets invaded by tree roots. Sewer pipes contain water and organic waste, becoming a prime target for trees. Also, the environment within underground pipes is often more hospitable to roots than the surrounding soil. The temperature inside pipes tends to be more stable, and condensation can form on the exterior, providing a water source that roots can exploit.

Today, DJ’s Plumbers in DC will look into the signs of tree root intrusion, the potential risks, and how to resolve this underground menace.

Signs of Tree Root Intrusion

Detecting tree roots in your sewer line can be challenging, but staying vigilant for early warning signs can save you from a plumbing nightmare. Keep an eye out for frequent clogs, slow drainage, gurgling sounds in your pipes, or even sewage backups in extreme cases. These indicators may point towards the infiltration of tree roots seeking moisture and nutrients in your sewer pipes.

Potential risks From Tree Roots in Sewer Lines

Tree roots stretch long and far, seeking out water. Holes in pipes that aren’t properly addressed or sealed can leave your pipes vulnerable to tree roots, causing plumbing problems. These tree roots find your pipe’s vulnerable places and widen them, causing pipe cracking.

Preventing Tree Root Intrusion

The best way to control tree root problems is to prevent them in the first place. You can avoid them by

Planning Your Landscaping:

Know Where Your Underground Sewer Line Is

Choose Tree Species with Less Aggressive Root Systems

Consider Removing Fast-Growing Trees from Your Property

Install a Root Barrier

●     Replace Vulnerable Pipes: Clay pipes in older plumbing systems are especially susceptible to tree root damage.

●     Schedule Regular Main Sewer Line Inspections: To protect your plumbing system from tree root invasion, regular maintenance is essential. Professional drain cleaning and inspections can help identify early signs of root intrusion and prevent major plumbing issues.

 

If you don’t have problems with tree roots in your sewer line yet, remember the best tactic is prevention. Know the warning signs of roots in your pipes. Be ready to take action and call your trusted local DJ’s plumbers in DC if you suspect you have a problem. These issues are best-taken care of sooner rather than later.

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[jocelynbea]

DJ's Plumbing & Electrical Services Is All You Need To Be Comfortable In Your Home

When one of the vital systems in your home or business needs work, you need experts you can depend on to get it back on track. DJ's Plumbing & Electrical Services can handle your electrical system, plumbing, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bath and everything you need to be comfortable in your home or business. You can sum up our company and services in just three words: expertise, experience, and reliability. Whether you’re a returning customer or a new customer, we’ll give you the best service from start to finish every time and give your home the respect it deserves.

[evelyn1056]

Another part. Of

The Leonels.

✨ Previous ⭐ Next

✴️ Last ask 🌺next ask

. 🌙First

And I'm separating this (interactive) storyline here to an alternate universe where you can ask questions to them. Like the actor AU, with both of my stories (TL & TSL), This would contain a way to have people interact and gain more info not mentioned in the series.

[doc-art]

Hey folks, we're in a bit of a situation.

They pipes under my room (and others) need to get replaced, so we need to get out of the house for a few weeks.

If anyone's willing to throw a dollar or two our way to help cover expenses, it'd mean a whole bunch!

[letitrott]

Bowers Gang x Goth reader Part 3 Victor Route - Choose your own story!!!

OPTION A. IF YOU CHOOSE TO FOLLOW VICTOR

Note: Please follow links to THIS POST ONLY from here on for your story to make sense!

Warning: Drug consumption, Lemon kinda graphic, some swearing!! IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 DO NOT READ!!!

PART 1 Intro (CLICK ME)

PART 2 Maths class "With Vic" (FOR THIS POST)

PART 2 (CLICK ME) Mother link all story options

Part 3 (CLICK ME) Mother link all story options

Reader: Hey umm!! *you call out reaching for his shoulder* Victor: *He turned around to face you* Hmm..Oh m-my name is Victor *he laughs nervously he rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.* Reader: Is it okay if I kick it back with you? Victor: *Smiles brightly* Heck yeah I know this really good spot past the sciences rooms *you follow Vic out the class room to his locker* Haha you make one cute shadow.. Victor: Shit! Reader: Whats wrong *you tip top peering over his shoulder* Victor: The locks jammed *starts fiddling* Reader: Let me try *your hands brush your silky strands pulling out a bobby pin, ducking under his arms as you closely started inspecting the lock yourself lightly brushing his hands. Victor: *Looks down at your small frame, you were practically begging to be in his embraces. He couldn't tell if you were messing with him or.. he places his chin on your head watching you patiently. His hands found there way to his pockets* Reader: *Click* Got it!! *you slowly turn around looking up and Vic* Reader: You know I'm not going to bite you Vic *you smirk* Victor: I don't know you almost messed up Pat and Henry *he smiles* Reader: Lets face it you probably wished it was you huh *a sultry look in you eyes* Victor: *presses his lips together before starting to rummaging through the locker. You noticed a a couple pocket knives, bum bags and books that look like a dogs been chewing on them* Reader: Hey why do have Henrys maths book *you pinch it between your fingers holding it up. The cover has knife marks, pages with random lewd drawings and others ripped out* Victor: Oh the gang we kinda share lockers. My actual locker is all he way in the Language building. Can't be fucked with those stairs or the walk. *he pulls out some rolling papers stuffing it into a bum bag. Slinging it over his shoulders before chucking a baggy black hoodie over the top* Reader: Hmm not suspicious at all... Victor: Oh please Wednesday Addams DUPE!! Reader: Stop it Malfoy *Hermione granger impression* Victor: Oh haha very funny Reader: SOoo is that your normal hair or... Victor: Quit it! *He ruffles your hair, slinging an arm over your shoulder as you both walk to his spot. *You and Vic pass Greta and her goons. Vic kept his head down avoiding any kind of contact. You still keep a firm gaze on Greta not intimidated by her in the slightest. Something that bothered her.* Greta: *Follows you and Vic as you both made your way to the oval cutting across to the old Science room* Victor: *Looks back over his shoulder seeing Greta was indeed following both of you. He just ignores her not seeing the problems brewing.*

Victor: These bathrooms are Abandoned. Something about a plumbing problem. The school didn't want to pay for the costs... Reader: Not bad Vic...You don't tell spooky stores and cry bloody Mary in here do you *smirking up at him* Victor: Nah Im too grown for that. I knew a baby bat like you would love it here. *he sat on the toilet lid, lifts his hood and grabbing out papers and a light. As well as unhooking the speaker on the side of bag turning it on* Victor: You wanna be my DJ baby *he smiles turning to the side* Reader: Sure *you grab your phone out scrolling through your playlists* Victor: Nothin to crazy don't wanna get caught *starts removing the hard cover off the toilet paper dispenser to reveal a lose tile where the gang stored there stash* Reader: Don't worry I got you...So do you or the gang like sell? Victor: Belch Doesn't smoke, Henry is more of a scotch n whisky kind of guy and Patrick...He don't need it but on the rare occasion we all get high together. It quite funny.

Victor: *Grabs a baggie and a grinder starting to prepping a joint* Reader: *You ended up playing Us Vs. Them by the $uicideboy$* Reader: A couple candles in here wouldn't hurt... Victor: So you can do your little satanic rituals I don't think so cutie... Reader: Aye you've already labeled me as Wednesday Addams, chill or maybe I will have to sacrifice you. *you teased as you kneeled down brushing some dust and broken glass away making a little spot on the floor* Victor: *Starts bopping his head to the music* Nice choice *he licks the paper as he rolled the weed* Victor: Hey! Woah I'm not gonna make you sit on the floor damn. Reader: Oh well then where do you want me to sit *you stand up crossing your arms annoyed*

Victor: *He scoots back on the seat making some room between his legs* Here *tap tap* I promise I won't bite. Reader: *you smile playfully rolling your eyes at him before sitting down.* Victor: Snuggles into the nape of your neck, his cheek pressing against you soft skin and his chin resting over your shoulder. His forearm lay on your thighs. Lighting the joint. He turns his head to the side taking a couple drags before exhaling* *You both heard footsteps and a shadow from around corner moving closer. It looked like the figure of a girl..* Victor: What the FUCK do you want! *his voice loud and heavy. His face turned to a frown.*

Emma Tompson: Hey Vic *she leans on the door frame casually. She locks eyes with you. Flashing a disgusted look.* I didn't think you would replace me with that.. *Emma Tompson.. You had heard about her before. She was on the cheerleading team for College not far from the school. She messed around with all the jocks, attending their parties ect. She had light brown hair with the blond highlights. Bottle tan skin and the only attractive feature really being her long legs and over all slim figure. She wore too much makeup. Her clothes, shirts in particular were known to have Orange makeup stains. Tacky to say the least.*

Victor: Fuck Off Emma *His head was raised he sternly locks eyes with you before bringing the joint to your lips* Can't you see I'm busy... Emma: *Was a bout to open her mouth and say something before she was Victors cold hearted stare and his fists balled* Fine... *she stomped away annoyed as hell* Victor: *lets out a sigh* took the joint from your fingers taking a deep drag. Suddenly he grabs your face, forcing his lips on yours breathing out the smoke. His red hazed eyes longing looked into your bewitching ones.*

Reader: *you had no choice but to breath it all in. It was suffocating which made it all the more arousing for you, the burning sensation and the feeling of him sucking on your bottom lip. The smoke escaped your nostrils* Victor: *His hands had started softly squeezing your outer thighs and slowly started rubbing the inner. Taking a big handful and squeezing, you jolt a little breaking the kiss. His hands relaxed* Victor:*His eyes widen a little as he brings his had to his eyes rubbing them a little* Shit...Im so sorry. *he takes his other hand away from your thigh. Resting back on the tank running his through his hair, not daring to make eye contact with you again* I shouldn't have done that...SHIT!

Reader: *You look over your shoulder and sigh annoyed. You bring your legs to your chest, swivel around and lay your legs over his on either side straddling him almost.* You are no fun.. *you say flatly* Victor: *look down at his lap devoured by the guilt* Reader: Vic...*you coo as your soft voice grabbed his attention* Your acting as if you know I don't like it, your not nervous are you *you tease him.* Victor: You say that like I'm some Malfoy virgin *he smiled a little* I just don't wanna mess things up. Seeing Emma... Reader: Vic..*You lay both your hands on his chest rubbing small circles* I know girls like that only want you for your money, drugs or in this case your weed. Claiming the joint from him taking one last drag. Looking at him with your lust fulled eyes blowing the smoke through your nose.

Victor: *Gulps* Are you sure you want to do this with me *his sleepy red eyes gazed at you. Begging* Reader: *you lean your whole body forward pressing your chest to his, he closes his eye parting his lips as you both kiss once more. You both take turns kissing and sucking on each others bottom lip. Victor: *pushes your shoulders back breaking the kiss for a moment, as he straightens up then your lips connecting again. This time Vic's kisses were more sloppy, wet and messy. His hands find your waist tugging your body into his. Reader: *Your wrap your arms around his neck and squeeze your thighs around his waste before pulling away panting for air. You could feel the heat building*

Victor: *Starts planting kisses down your neck reminding you of class earlier on that day. His hands slip down to your hips, tracing their shape, he grips your hips hungrily pulling them directly on-top of his.*

Reader: *you gasp at the sudden jolt, your noses now touching, eye to eye and lips to lips. Victor: *Cupping your butt checks and giving them a tight squeeze* You don't understand how much I need you baby bat. *He smirks as he tugs on your hair from behind your back causing you to arch your back, puff your chest and press your heat on his* Fuck baby *he cusses under his breath*

Victor: Get up take your underwear off...leave everything else on (if you have pants on you take them off, short skirt you keep it on) *He slump back eyes on you watching every move* Reader: *You crunch over to discretely take your clothing off* AHH!! *You cried out a red mark appeared and started stinging. Victors hand print stained you ghostly skin*

Victor: I want to see everything...*he unzips his fly teasingly.* Reader: *your fingers reach the hem of your underwear as you bend over slowly dragging the fabric over and off your legs. Cocking you head to the side eyeing Victor through your now messy hair* Victor: *Groans loudly as you see a tent in his pants twitch* Don't tease me you'll regret it baby bat....come here. *He looks up at your face covered in bliss.He chuckles* The weed is really kicking in.

Reader: I want you really bad Vic *you blert out*

Victor: Turn around baby *he smirks guiding your hips back to his lap* Can't go back now... *He places a hand on the under your thigh before propping your leg over his doing the same to the other side*

*Victors hand brushed your inner thigh making you shudder as the other snaked under your shirt chasing your ribs to your breasts massaging and cupping them. Victor Starts kissing and sucking at your neck leaving read marks for the world to see. Reader: *you let out a moan as Victor suddenly roughly grabs your hips, pressing your heat down onto his bulge more as he slowly grinds. Your heat was starting to tense and pulsate the sticky fluid dripping onto his Camo print cargos.* Reader: Vicccck *you moan a little louder*

Victor: *Whispers in your ear* Look how wet you are making a mess already and I haven't even touched you... *He starts man spreading his legs forcing you to spread your even more for him, your heat was out in the open. Oozing onto the floor a creamy slick liquid* Victor: You look so fucking hot right now... *he groans* *His hand swiftly slips under your bra and start rolling your nipple tips between his fingers in a rough half circular motion* *SLAP!!!*

Reader: AHHH!!! *You cry out in shock throwing your head back over Victors shoulder. Facing the ceiling* Victor:*SLAP, SLAP, SLAP you became a twitching groaning mess* This is how it's gonna feel when I beat that pussy up *he whispers your ear, he raises his hand* Victor: Your soaking wet *raising his hand admiring the creamy white liquid* Reader: *you huff and pant the sweat starting to form in droplets around your neck, face and chest. You started rocking your hips arching back onto his bulge*

Victor: *He Spreads your legs even more as you thighs started to ached* No that ain't how this goes *he coos bring his hand back down touching your sensitive slit his fingers softly pressing down the sides of your clit* Reader: Vic Pleaseee! *You beg him to stop teasing you*

Victor: I'm sorry I can't hear you baby could maybe say that a bit louder *his fingers trace there way to your sensitive little bean. His finger tips rubbing gentle small circles around it. Reader: Uuhhhgg Victor please....don't tease me anymore *you struggle to stay conscious as your eyes roll back. The weed, the heat and the want starting to drive you crazy.

Victor: *smirks* Fine I'll stop teasing.. *with one hand he pulled out his swollen man hood, a trail of pre cum leaking out the tip. You could feel the hot touch between your butt cheeks growing to your clit lips.* Reader: Viiicc mmph *you moan into his ear, panting as you try rocking your clit lips on his man hood coating it in your juices.* Victor: Sorry baby but not today *he smirks before his middle and ring finger circle and rub at your entrance. With a SLAP he enters your wet walls his knuckles stretching you just a little bit further*

Reader: AHH ah haaa Vic please I want more *your head hung low a little embarrassed gasping for air*

Victor: You gotta watch baby bat *he bites his lip as he felt his man hood twitch, his other hand grabbing your face making you watch his fingers curl up inside you*

Reader: *your toes curl feeling his fingers intensely rubbing your good spot. Pressing up against it as he moves his fingers in and out at an increasing pace. You could hear him panting in your ear*

*You could feel your walls tightening, you start to squirm, Victor kept adjusting his hand so no matter how much you squirm you wouldn't escape. Your hands found their way to his hair rubbing and tugging lightly. You felt an uncomfortable knot forming in your stomach, the heat building as you arch your back Victor pushes his fingers all the way hitting your cervixs.* *His whole hand grabbing and pressing against your clit.He could feel it twitch and tighten. This clear liquid dripping down onto the floor. His other hand left your jaw reaching for your swollen bean, starting to lightly tap on it then soon after firmly rubbing it in an up and down motion matching his thrusting fingers.

Reader: Ahhh Vic Ah-ah AHHMMPPH *squirted, creaming all over his fingers* Reader: aaaahhh mmm *Victors fingers still rubbing your g spot and your clit gently as you ride out your orgasim. Victor: You so fucking beautiful baby bat... *He sucks his fingers tasting all your juices. Reader: Your hand brushed his still hard member* Victor: It's okay baby I'll save this for you later. *He smiles softly guiding your hand away. Reader: *annoyed* You're really gonna do me like this Vic... Victor: Oh I'm gonna make you obsessed with me and my dick *he smirks confidently, tucking his member into the lining of his pants.*

Reader :*You huffed, Victor places his hands around your waist, his chest touching your back as he held you close giving you a loving kiss on the check.* Victor: Come on baby bat I have a feeling we are gonna be really late to class. *His hands brought your legs back together, gripping your hips and slowly standing up. Victor makes sure to hold you in case you fall. You legs were shaky and sore from the rough treatment.

Victor: *rest his chin on your head. His arms wrapped around your upper body* I hope I didn't hurt you to much... Reader: *you smile to yourself* I'm okay...I'm sure we are going to be seeing each other more. Victor:You're more than welcome to come find me at Our spot baby bat. *He kisses your head before taking your hand, carefully leading you out of the abandoned bathroom.

WHICH DO YOU CHOOSE A. Follow Vic to HIS CLASS (Part 4) B. Make you way to YOUR CLASS (Part 4)

[randomvarious]

1990s Breakbeat Playlist

Alright, updating this 90s breakbeat playlist this week with a total fuckin' banger from 1997 that I originally discovered on a terrific DJ mix by France's Dimitri From Paris called Monsieur Dimitri's De-Luxe House of Funk, which was released as part of UK electronic music bible Mixmag magazine's Mixmag Live series back in '97. That mix itself, which is one of my favorite mixes of all time, is more in a nu-disco/garage house vein, but the one breakbeat tune it does have is phenomenal, and thankfully, it's also on Spotify 🤘.

The "Sun Barrio Break Mix" of Tokyo musician Takada's "Ola-Le," that was done by London's own legendary Ashley Beedle, is a beautifully layered, over seven-minute, sweat-inducing workout, which includes a sweet and jaunty Latin keyboard riff as its crowning melody, and then delivers a super satisfying electric guitar solo on the back half after the breakdown too 😌. And get this, folks: it only has ~8,200 plays on Spotify! Way too low!

Takada - "Ola-Le (Ashley Beedle's Sun Barrio Break Mix)"

Now, I added that one to the YouTube version of this playlist as well, but this week's update comes with another new track for that YouTube playlist too, which can't be found on Spotify. I first discovered it on a comp that was put out by the legendary German label, Harthouse, which was co-founded-and-run by trance pioneer Sven Väth. In its early days, Harthouse was primarily a trance and hard trance outfit, but in their final phase, they had broadened their horizons, and in 1996, they released a showcase of some North American electronic artists who hailed from the west coast, spanning from the Los Angeles area all the way up to Vancouver. And Vancouver is where we find this exclusive YouTube add this week.

The song, an unpredictable piece of breakbeat psychedelia called "Slog," is from Pacific Rhythm - The First Wave, and is by a very prolific guy named Phil Western, who went under the name of Cap'm Stargazer for this one. With this track, Western takes us on an under-five-minute journey through a dark forest of sorts, with an alternating slate of complementary drum breaks that get surrounded by a cycle of changing and reverberating ambient sounds and synth tones. A creative and lively gem that's currently sitting at just under 1,000 plays on YouTube.

Cap'm Stargazer - "Slog"

And this playlist is also on YouTube Music.

So, here's where things now currently stand with this playlist: we've got 14 songs on Spotify that end up totaling 79 minutes, and over on YouTube, we've got 32 songs that end up totaling almost three whole hours! So, if you want something that plumbs the depths of what Spotify has to offer from its breakbeat catalogue, feel free to check that one out, but if you want something that goes much, much deeper, then the YouTube one is for you 😊.

Expect way more Harthouse-and-Monsieur Dimitri's De-Luxe House of Funk-posting with these Sunday playlist installments in the coming weeks.

Enjoy!

More to come, eventually. Stay tuned!

Like what you hear? Follow me on Spotify and YouTube for more cool playlists and uploads!

[ultra-nohai]

TRANCE VORTEX 11

The eleventh installment of the Trance Vortex series is finally out on YouTube! Featuring Roxvix, Barcode Brothers, Tokyo Ghetto Pussy, Ben Nicky, and Love, Inc.

TRACK LISTING:

CD1

——————————— 01 STARSPLASH Free 02 ALICE DEEJAY Celebrate Our Love 03 LOVE, INC. You're A Superstar (City Of Love Radio Mix) 04 SCAN The Sound Of The Earth 05 LADY VIOLET Inside To Outside 06 BARCODE BROTHERS Flute 07 THREE 'N ONE Sin City 08 BEN NICKY Adagio for Strings 09 AVACANDA Go! 10 S.P.Q.R. ft. LEA HEART Hypnotic State 11 ROXVIX Reality Check 12 RICHI M One Life to Live 13 RED 5 Da Bass 14 DJ JURGEN One Step Away 15 FUTURE BREEZE How Much Can You Take? 16 DJ QUICKSILVER Ameno 17 FLOORFILLA Anthem #5 (Enter the Arena) 18 DJ DEAN Kick Off

CD2

——————————— 01 TOKYO GHETTO PUSSY You Make Me Feel (Kai Tracid Mix) 02 THE TAMPERER ft MAYA Feel It 03 PLAYAHITTY The Summer Is Magic 04 IAN VAN DAHL I Can't Let You Go 05 CAMISRA Let Me Show You 06 KENNY "DOPE" presents THE BUCKETHEADS The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) 07 REEL 2 REAL I Like to Move It 08 ARMAND VAN HELDEN You Don't Know Me 09 STRIKE U Sure Do '99 (Jono's Big Mix Edit) 10 PAUL OAKENFOLD Southern Sun (DJ Tiësto Edit) 11 KEY4050 & PLUMB I Love You 12 APOLLO BROTHERS One Of Us 13 SUNBEAM Outside World 14 REFLEKT ft. DELLINE BASS Need To Feel Loved (Adam K & Soha Vocal Mix) 15 DJ SAMMY The Boys of Summer 16 BRYAN KEARNEY & PLUMB All Over Again 17 LAMBDA Live Together 18 ATB ft. YORK The Fields of Love

[officermaddie23]

Urgent plumbing issue

(Redscar runs towards Dr Hazard in an urgent manner)

Redscar: DR HAZARD

Dr Hazard: Yes Redscar

Redscar: Urgent plumbing issue

Dr Hazard: plumbing on it Greenscale

(Greenscale shows up in a green and blue Biohazard and holding a plunger)

Dr Hazard: What room and problem

Redscar (pulls out the list): room D-90 and its a clogged toliet

(everyone looks at DJ Music Man)

DJ Music Man: *makes a guilty sounding growl and shrugs*

Dr Hazard: It's alright Mr. DJ Music Man we all have stomach aches sometimes

Greenscale: *faints because he doesn't get paid enough for what he has to do*

@mellowwolflady poor Greenscale he does not get paid enough lol

[acommonloon]

Night 2 at Billie’s Craft Beer Fest was much better. Still it was not at all how I’d prefer to spend my time. G loved it though so I endured.

BCBF is about drinking American craft style beer, not the traditional styles for which Europe is famous. The format being 50 breweries (several from America) bringing 8 beers each so 400 total over two sessions.

After a fanfare opening, worthy of a professional sports event at 3:00, each brewery began pouring their first two (100 beers) to the masses. Then the second round of 100 beers began pouring at 6:30 until 10:00 or the kegs blew.

Beers were dispensed into 5oz glasses but most pours were 3-4 ounces.

The most common beer type was imperial stout aged in a variety of barrels with lots of added ingredients (adjuncts) like chocolate, fruit, and spices. These beers are strong, mostly 10-15% alcohol by volume (abv) and syrupy sweet. Not my thing.

The 2nd most common beers were double, triple, and imperial IPAs. These are also high abv beers with lots of sweetness on first tasting but finishing with some degree of dryness due to bittering hops. They also featured adjuncts like spices, fruits, etc. Also not my thing.

I drank mostly wild ales (spontaneous fermentation) and soured beers of lower strength of which there were plenty. Even a couple of lagers though each had some non-traditional aspect. On our second night we had both the glass from the first round and second round so we could get two pours at a time. This made a big difference.

G and I never drank our beers inside with the crowd. We carried them outside navigating the crushing throngs into the cold night air. With two glasses this halved the harrowing trips inside. Outside there were live bands, food trucks, and all the smokers. As there was a near constant breeze the smoke was tolerable.

Also, most of the pissoirs (pictured) were outside and they were a marvel. Given the nature of this event, participants were in constant need of…relief. I never saw a wait. It’s the only instance in which European plumbing is superior to American and we must change that!

To be honest, I’ve never witnessed such a large group of people behave so well. I never heard a cross word either night. Of course I overheard very little English spoken by the drinkers unless they were ordering their beers from the brewers. Of course nearly everyone there spoke English.

All event announcements were in English only and all the bands sang mostly English language songs including the Johnny Cash cover band.

The DJ inside played mostly English language standards and anytime someone spoke to us, they switched instantly to English once they knew we were Americans. Quite humbling really but everyone was friendly and only wanted to talk about beer.

I understand most people in this area speak Dutch/Flemish with English as a second language but Antwerp is a city filled with people from everywhere so I heard plenty of Arabic, some German and French, and some speaking to each other in English with accents that made me think it wasn’t their first language.

During my many visits in Brussels I’ve become used to hearing lots of English, but my two days in Antwerp I heard mostly other languages.

Oddly, most signage in Antwerp is in English!

The oddest thing was sitting in a Five Guys after the first night so G could get ballast for his belly full of strong beer. Every bit of signage was in English, down to the excerpts of reviews from American cities. The second night I was hungry so we got kebaps at a place where little was in English but the pictures were multi-lingual.

[wickedsrest-rp]

Name: Lee Miyeon Species: Kitsune Occupation: Podcast host and producer Age: 23 Years Old Played By: Liz Face Claim: Kim Sejeong

"Just because I’m the baby of the family doesn’t mean I’m still crawling around on all fours! I’m walking! Sometimes on paws!"

Some kids complained about their parents being old-fashioned or out of touch. Try literally ancient. Even worse, while plenty of people were the baby of the family, Miyeon was pretty sure it was rare to be considered the infant of the family at age twenty-three. No parent wants to admit when their child is an “oops” baby, but usually, the gap between children is at most a few decades, not a few centuries. Sun-ja could say otherwise all she wanted, but there was no denying that Miyeon was a surprise. 

Planned or not, Sun-ja and Jong-yul were determined to give their daughter the best upbringing that they could, never mind the fact that the kitsune hadn’t tried to assimilate into humanity for decades. They found a cozy house in a small town on the coast of Maine and prepared to give Miyeon as much of a stable, normal life as they could. Sure, raising a child was always a lot of work, but how hard could it really be in the 21st century with all the modern technology available? It had to be easier than the last time, there wasn’t even indoor plumbing when they raised her siblings. 

As overly supportive as her family was, there was never any pressure on her to overachieve or be the best, so long as she was happy and did her best. It made it frustrating to even attempt to rebel or be an angsty teenager, but Miyeon sure tried. Her childhood and adolescence were a strange mixture of being overprotected and coddled while also being handed immense freedom and autonomy. Miyeon would get grounded for a week after not doing her chores, but would then be allowed to go over to her friend’s as soon as she asked the next day. Sun-ja and Jong-yul didn’t really know what grounded meant, they just knew it was a thing you did to punish teenagers. 

The one thing they were firm on, the one thing that she couldn’t even get her brothers to bend the rules on, was how to use her fox powers. What was the point of being a kitsune if she didn’t know how to use her gifts if she couldn’t excel in those? What happened to “doing her best” in that aspect of her life? Her parents never hid what she was from their daughter, but they didn’t exactly embrace it, either. As far as they were concerned, she’d have decades to master her powers and it would all come with time. However, she would never be able to relive her childhood, no matter how many centuries she was on this earth. Why should she rush to grow up? 

Well, maybe she wanted to rush to grow up so her family would stop treating her like a child, like she didn’t understand anything and hadn’t lived at all. Sure, she wasn’t ancient, but she was still a kitsune and she wasn’t a child. Having one tail didn’t mean she was just some stupid human with no clue and no powers and no right to live like a real kitsune. 

When she moved out and went to university, she thought her family would finally take her seriously and treat her like an adult. She was disappointed to learn that nothing had changed. Miyeon thrived on the independence all the same. She studied journalism and communications, eager to learn and share her opinions with people who would listen and take her seriously. She managed to become a DJ and started her own morning show, building an audience of people who would actually listen to her talk their ears off. It was great, she was great, and she knew it. Sure, it wasn’t hard hitting journalism she dreamed of, but it was popular. That was something. And her parents were proud of her. Nevermind that they were proud of her for everything. She was pretty sure they would cheer her on for breathing. 

Still, none of her accomplishments had convinced them that it was time to teach her how to master her foxfire or how to live as a true kitsune. She was still only one-tail-old, after all. 

It wasn’t fair, enough was enough.

Miyeon was done with being the baby, done with being treated like an infant, coddled and protected and sheltered. On top of that, she was getting tired of her peers acting like her show wasn’t “real” journalism just because it wasn’t an NPR style podcast or whatever. She was done being in the dark and she was going to prove that she was worthy of respect. How was she going to do that? Easy. She was going to earn more tails and learn how to master her powers all on her own. Did she know how to do that? Okay, no, not really but if the bedtime stories her mother told her when she was a kid were real, it could be done. It had to do with good deeds or good morals or something like that. She had those. She could demonstrate them and she could use her journalistic skills to get there.

One thing Miyeon had learned about Wicked’s Rest in all her time covering the day to day happenings was that there was plenty of dirt just beneath the surface, plenty of things that should be brought to the light. Things that she could uncover, people she could help, good deeds she could do. Things that could earn her a tail. All while becoming the next Starlee Kline.

Character Facts:

Personality: Driven, brash, animated, curious, adventurous, energetic, impulsive, ambitious, bossy

She runs a morning show called Good Wicked Morning on the local radio station (and streaming services). It’s a mix of local news, brief overviews of global events, and entertainment, among other topics. The most popular recurring segment is “Florida man or Wicked’s Rest man?” It also gets uploaded as a podcast after it’s recorded.

On the side, Miyeon is trying to work on a podcast that’s more investigative journalism taking deep dives into the town and its mysteries.

Growing up, she often referred to her brothers, Dae-sung and Jae-hyun, as her uncles whenever they were in public. It made things a lot easier to explain.

Miyeon doesn’t know how she’s going to earn tails but she knows it has to do with good deeds or good morals – something like that. There’s gotta be someone who knows more in town and she’s going to find them and they will help her.

Her mother keeps her singular, measly hoshi no tama in an ornate box that has space for the eight others still to come. Miyeon hasn’t even convinced her to let her keep it in her own apartment.

[jocelynbea]

Importance Of Plumbing And Electrical Services Washington DC

In our daily lives, plumbing and electrical systems play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and comfort of our homes and businesses. From ensuring the availability of clean water to providing power for essential appliances and lighting, these systems are vital for our day-to-day activities. However, they are not immune to challenges and issues that can arise over time. That’s why it’s crucial to have access to reliable plumbing and electrical Services Washington DC to address any problems that may occur. Regular inspections, maintenance, and timely repairs can help prevent potential issues and save us from costly repairs in the long run. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize these services and seek professional help from DJ’s whenever needed.

[londonspirit]

London Love

First day back home and it all feels 'wrong' *sighs wistfully*

Oh well, i had the most wonderful six days in my favorite place with my favorite people so I shouldn't really complain, right?! Still, always harsh to come back to reality after the time away... especially this time. What a trip it’s been!! Didn’t expect all that happened - did NOT expect to see a Kiwi live and in the flesh but that’s London for you - full of surprises!!!

Walked all the ways again (a total of 114(!!!) km's, that's 163621 steps!), saw all the beautiful things; just one play and one reading though and yet my whole being feels nourished and bursting with joy and happiness.

Trip started out a bit worried as my stomach did some weird things, and there was a strange pain on the lower right side (yes, I was instantly thinking appendix, but did the thing and it was fine). Nerves, maybe (it had been a while), I thought, or too much strain from carrying those last few boxes from mom’s place to mine and sis’s, and it did indeed settle a bit once I was over. Still, I felt a tad troubled so got some Ibuprofen and some Paracetamol and self-medicated. It didn’t get worse; got better over the past days but yeah, first day was a tad off.

Still, met with Nic and even tho we were both saying to not do THAT much walking we ended up with almost 28km’s! I love her, we barely see each other and don’t text much at all, but WHEN we met we have ALL THE THINGS to geek out over and it’s always great to catch up with her. I was soo happy I had her all day to myself. Oh, and running into/past the one and only Ali Plumb (sadly on his phone) had me off to a great start!!! *hehe* 

Day 2 was the calmest of them all, FINALLY seeing Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms after missing out on them for the past five years was the only booked thing on my agenda that day! And BOY is it worth it!

Soo soo stunning, I went twice!!! You only have two  minutes in the room but you can queue again, and on Monday early afternoon it wasn’t that full so that was no biggie at all! After that I was meeting with a friend but she was running late (I knew that, she’s a busy busy bee) so I sat outside her workplace and waited, the sun was out (I had sunscreen on), I had food and wifi, it was perfect.

I was aimlessly scrolling through Twitter when a tweet from Rosie popped up:

And I LOST MY SHIT!!! I mean, that was for like in THREE days!

I did NOT have ‘being able to see RHYS FUCKING DARBY LIVE’ on my bingo card for London AT ALL!

And suddenly there was the chance!!! OF COURSE I TOOK IT!!!

Cue a few freaked out texts to my Sally, a rushed check of earlier trains, and booking a ticket for STAND UP!!! I don’t do standup... unless it’s RHYS FUCKING DARBY!!! So yeah, there I was, cackling to myself like a total lunatic (thankfully Lex is used to me losing my shit (although it’s been a while since she’s witnessed that in person!)) with the prospect of seeing RHYS FUCKING DARBY LIVE!!! (and thankfully I had packed not only my Orange shirt (gotta represent) but also my newly made DJ shirt (which I KNEW could ONLY be appreciated my fellow OFMD fans!!!).

So having that sorted and having calmed down (barely), Lex and I spent the evening catching up until it was time for her to leave for home. Since I didn’t have any plans at all, I had a stroll round town before returning ‘home’.

Tuesday was ‘meeting Jo in Leeds’ Day! Only day it was raining in both cities, which was fine, we spent the day indoors, catching up (it’s been a year since we last saw each other) and just enjoying ourselves! We did see a bit of Leeds, but with it being very wet and very moist, there wasn’t THAT much walking and sightseeing happening! Although I spotted this, which made me laugh:

Starting your pirate BABIES early, I guess *hehe*

Wednesday was the only day with a play!!! Yeah, I know, I have no idea how that happened - too many things to see, too little time. Praised be matinees! Romeo and Juliet at the Almeida (first time there for me), seeing the lovely Toheeb Jimoh on stage, being all dramatic and shit? COUNT ME IN! (even though I’ve had my fair share of Shakespeare before Covid hit).

And since I had the morning to myself I naturally had to check out that Chilean restaurant in Paddington. Yes, THAT one. (And accidentally dressing like the Elizabeth line!) And goodness me, these empanadas are GOOD!! Even at 11 am in the morning (only time I could be there, they close at 4 during the week and as I said, too many things to do and see, not enough time!).

Walked them empanadas off on my way to the theatre, past Abby Road, had a GREAT seat for a VERY small price and managed to catch the darling man after before he was off to lunch. Didn’t know whether he’d do stage door but he did, and BY GOD, that man’s even more lovely in RL! Im soo happy I managed to tell him that (and how brilliant he was on stage, of course!) And he was - he was enjoying himself, and he ‘died’ VERY realistically! It was amazing! And that smile is fucking DEADLY when aimed at you!!!

Got me a Humble Crumble on the way back (SOOO GOOD!) and then it was already time for Elliot Page!

I've NEVER been in a room with this many queer people (aside from Pride marches!) and it was the most amazing thing; you could FEEL the happiness of being there; the reception for the man himself was INSANE and made me actually tear up a bit (he deserves ONLY THE FUCKING BEST (and all the fucking HUGS!)).

There was an energy in the room... can’t even describe it, just felt very special. Not a signing, a talk about the book and q's from the audience (pre-submitted).  Elliot felt very shy but also VERY naughty. Loved writing the sex scenes *grins* But by god, he's the happiest he's ever been. I've started reading the book, bit more than halfway through and GOOD LORD, he'd suffered soooo much!!! I can't even relate... which makes my HATE against people wanting to take away gender affirming care even bigger!!! *exhales* Anyhow, it was really good. Very inspiring. Soo soo powerful and soooo deserved!!!!

And then it was KIWI DAY!!  God, Im still sooo high on actually seeing him LIVE and SOOO close - even more amazing as I’d NEVER thought I’d ever get to see him (what with him being mainly US or Aotearoa based!)!!! Sometimes the universe works in mysterious and beautiful ways!!!

But first I went to Nottingham to see Sally and Pam! It was beautiful! They took me to Wollaton Hall which is fucking gorgeous, and we just had  a lovely wander around the park, seeing deer and blonde ducks, soaking up all the sunshine. After we went into Nottingham itself for some lunch before it was already time to leave again.

I arrived back in London around 6 and went straight into town, wanting to meet up with a friend who I knew back from the MTV awards (I was happy to actually know somebody at the show although I do NOT mind being on my own but it’s always nicer with people who know!)

Well, I totally forgot that the Mission Impossible premiere was happening at the same damn time!! Leicester Square was PACKED (and the Comedy Club is just around the corner!) So naturally I sneaked a peak, saw Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg (on a screen, they’re REALLY locking out normal people these days) but the excitement was too big so I went to the club.

And then the most magical thing happened: I met NEW people!!! (I mean, Ive had that ALL the time back in my old fandoms, but these days it happens so rarely so that made me REALLY happy). They approached me... because of the shirt and in the end we were four people, sticking together to watch the show - three of them with variation of THE Orange shirt!!!

First we sat 2nd row and then nobody wanted the 1st and then we just said, fuck it, we only get this chance ONCE (well, two of us) so we moved to the 1st row!!! God, that was close!! *lol* we weren’t too sure about it as neither of us wanted to get picked out for something  - it was stand-up so who knew! But yeah, the thing one does for that kiwi!! *cackles*

It was pretty packed, not sold out but still full enough. And a LOT of OFMD/Rhys fans!!!

Good Lord, I haven’t laughed this much in a VERY long time (and those who know me, know how much this was needed). Every act was different but all hilarious, and yes, everyone got ‘picked’ on, especially the poor guy stage right, he was on his own and by god, they REALLY went to down on him. All in good spirits but yeah, I felt a tad sorry for him in the end!

At one point, Thanyia (Moore), the host/mc started to 'target' us - she was amazing, charming, hilarious as fuck and soo gorgeous. Anyhow, she wanted to know whether we all knew each other (because of the shirts, I guess) and was slightly shocked that in fact, we did NOT know each other prior to the show. And then we told her WHY we were there (pirate show, duh) and she wanted a synopsis ... she got one (GAY pirates) and she made fun of it but she basically summed up our show! (I do NOT know whether or not she knew about it all, i figure she did but not sure!) Still, it was AMAZING!!! (Rhys later sort of went with it as well - asked who did NOT know who he is, and there were like 4 people or so!!! NEVER once mentioned the show tho).

And then it was time! Rhys fucking Darby took the stage!!! God, we were LOUD!!! *lol* And by GOD, that man’s gorgeous that close up!!! I mean, he’s lovely and all but seeing him from like a metre away??? BLOODY HELL!!! That SMILE?!?! GUH!!! And so fucking funny! (never really realized how HARD those sound effects are - his head looked like it wanted to exploded during them, which worried me a tad *hehe*)

There wasn’t anything new, had heard most of it here and there already but still, actually seeing him (THOSE LEGS ARE LETHAL, and THAT ARSE IS ASDFGHJKLÖÄ... dont come at me, he kept waving it into our faces, ‘kay!), almost being able to touch him... yeah, that was quite something!!! I LOVE that fact that he’s enjoying himself soo much as well, kept giggling at his own jokes which I LOVE!!!

It was over way too quickly. My stomach hurt, my face hurt and we floated back out into the night, gathering at the entrance in hopes of being able to see him. Sadly he got whisked away by the wife, but he waved at us in passing (and I feel he especially waved at us in our lovely orange shirts!) And then we all went our separate ways, having exchanged socials to find each other again!!!

I walked back home as I needed to burn that energy in order to get ANY sleep that night (even walked into hoards of people waiting at the back of the cinema for the MI cast).

What a night!!! So sad I couldn’t be there for yesterday or today, but hey, I never in my wildest dreams thought of actually seeing him live at all, so I shan’t complain at all!!!!

Plus, we got these (thanks to the very generous sharer over on Twitter!)!

first row is NOT made for taking sneaky pics so I’ll be forever grateful to them for sharing these!!!

*sighs* And Friday was leaving day... having to say goodbye to my beloved city is never easy but this time around even more so!

BUT I did have the most amazing time, met old and new friends, and once again 6 days felt much much longer!!! My heart is bursting with happiness and joy and it will keep me going until I can come back again - hopefully very soon!!!

[djplumbing]

Myths And Misconceptions Busted By The Best Plumbers In DC

As a homeowner, it’s easy to get caught up in plumbing myths and misconceptions. Whether you’re trying to fix a leaky faucet or dealing with a clogged drain, not all advice you hear is accurate. Some common plumbing myths can lead to wasted time, money, and even cause more damage to your plumbing system. To help you avoid these costly mistakes, DJ’s Plumbers In DC have debunked the top plumbing myths every homeowner should know.

A water heater that’s gurgling and bubbling is ready to explode.

False. These sounds are caused by air popping due to sediment blocking the burner in the water heater tank.

Flushable Wipes Are Flushable

False. Most wipes, including those labelled “flushable,” are made from a blend of materials including polyesters, plastics, and other synthetics. They can quickly clog your plumbing system since they aren’t designed to break down like toilet paper. Remember, the only things that should be flushed are human waste and toilet paper.

Garbage Disposals Can Handle Anything

Many people think their garbage disposal can handle it all, but that’s not the case. Food waste like gristle, used coffee grounds and even small pieces of eggshell can damage the disposal or form another clog in your plumbing.

Pro Tip from the best plumbers in DC: Grease is especially notorious for obstructing plumbing.

A Plunger Can Fix Any Clog

False. Plungers are great for minor clogs but they are not designed for stubborn clogs, mineral buildup, or significant blockages. It’s also essential to use the correct type of plunger since there are different designs for sinks and toilets.

Every Plumber Offers the Same Service

Even though we’re all plumbers, you can’t just pick anyone out of the phone book. Credentials, experience and reviews can make a big difference in the success of your plumbing job. Opting for untrained plumbers in DC without the proper background might end up costing you more in the long run.

Lemon Peels Clean Garbage Disposals

False. Dropping lemon peels down into your garbage disposal causes corrosion due to the citric acid in the fruit.

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[spicita]

Impressions 2024 - Wishes

The highlight of my year was DJ's military retirement in October. It felt a bit like planning a wedding and I remain pleasantly surprised that every little detail came together without a hitch - including things beyond our control like the weather! Much like people can clean their home in record time the day before hosting a visitor, The Little Hangar project was completed just minutes before the event. The prior week, DJ and Rob (our handy & generous friend) worked from sunrise to sunset finishing critical items in our metal building such as the stubborn stair railing and so much more. As usual, our community of friends chipped in to create and capture memories that will last a lifetime. We are truly grateful for all gestures both grand (unexpected fireworks) and small (potpourri spray for the shared bathroom) plus everything in between. DJ went out of his way to avoid speeches and tears, but the love was palpable throughout the weekend with unlimited hands of support, laughter, and stories.

The Little Hangar project was our primary focus for the year and while our contractor Brice and his crew completed most of the work, DJ saved us over 25k by tackling the plumbing, staining, painting, and helping as much as he could. This includes repainting the upstairs bathroom three times before settling on the right shade of blue. I have no idea how DJ managed to work on projects after his daily 5k run, a full day at work, and 3 hours maneuvering through Atlanta road-rage. I feel lazy in comparison. I did manage to refinish the sauna with liquid wood (people are so darn clever) and ruined a pair of perfectly good gloves while staining tongue and groove planks in the cold. I also spent hours on my iPhone researching tile, vanities, and soft close hinges until it dropped out of my hand as I dozed. DJ maintains I designed the entire project, but his flair made it into the final product minus the iconic Kramer painting and a few other items I may have vetoed. One of my favorite contributions from DJ is the "Wash your hands you filthy animal" sign from Hobby Lobby. DJ and I beat ourselves up about all of the things we could have done differently but every time I sit down to relax in the loft, I think about how nice it is to be able to enjoy something we created together.

The cherry on top is that despite inflation we were able to pull off the build while remaining debt free. Of course, that wasn't without great sacrifice. DJ sold a few hoopties including the Duster he fixed up for his dad and kept tinkering with after Donnie passed. And yes - we still live in a camper. The Little Hangar is part shop, part entertainment venue, and part guest room. It was never intended to replace our home. Our original idea was to build a separate tiny home on the property but that doesn't seem very practical when we already have everything we need. The human in me envies the beautiful homes inundating our social media feeds and the new homes popping up around every corner. BTW, that's equivalent to every 5-mile marker in our small hometown, affectionately named the "Poos". This desire for more is an ongoing struggle for me and I must constantly remind myself not to give into what I want right now in favor of an earlier retirement.

Another memorable event was going to see Lake Street Dive at The Eastern near downtown Atlanta. The venue was intimate, the crowd mature, and the company priceless. Laura & Fred introduced us to the band years ago and we were finally able to enjoy them live together. Well, minus DJ. That is, until next time. A bonus was getting to hear music from a new favorite trio named Tiny Habits whose song Wishes I have listened to on repeat more times than iTunes can count. The American folk-pop group was formed by three music students from Boston and well, I am a sucker for harmonizing.

And I wish that I was smaller, or I wish I was Better at being kind to the one body that I've got After all, it keeps me breathin' til the day it just cannot

All three singers take turns vocalizing their wishes and come together for the chorus. The song ends with "I wish these wishes weren't all for nothing".

Except for our labor of love, The Little Hangar, I feel as though I spent the year wandering aimlessly. At the end of my prior impression, I committed to a 50 before 50 list which I never wrote… until now. I spent a lot of time feeling my age - less youthful and lethargic. At work, I spent a dreadful amount of time in the weeds of project planning and preparing status reports. Neither of which I find fulfilling. Not sure if this is true for everyone but the older I get the harder it seems to imagine wishes. I am fortunate to have travelled and experienced a wide variety of activities over the years. While I do still have a few bucket list items like watching The Kentucky Derby in person, my enthusiasm for checking things off a list has waned. Unfortunately, that shift comes with a hefty price - because living without intention leads to regret.

With a little bit of luck, irony and gumption - I finally got down to the business of writing my list. As luck would have it, DJ opted to work overtime this weekend giving me sufficient time to focus. The irony, or perhaps coincidence, is that there are exactly 50 days between the first of the year and my 50th birthday. Weird, right? So, instead of coming up with lofty wishes I decided to select specific tasks covering various aspects of my life. It wasn't easy coming up with 50 realistic items for the given timeframe, but I surprised myself with at least one unforeseen gem. Can you guess which?

Self-improvement gurus often talk about the importance of having a purpose. I always thought that the elusive purpose had to be a single thing or at least ONE big thing. But maybe it's about many little things… like recognizing a co-worker or going roller skating with friends. Although the thought of a list felt daunting and limiting, the exercise of coming up with categories, researching ideas, and authoring these tasks made me feel a little bit spicier. Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the author of The Little Prince wrote: "A goal without a plan is just a wish." But maybe plans can lead to wishes too… and not for nothing.

Read prior impressions…

Impressions 2023 - Sleepover

Impressions 2022 - Unfinished

Impressions 2021 - Domino

Impressions 2020 - Masked

Impressions 2019 - Grace

Impressions 2018 - Surrender

Impressions 2017 - Ordinary

Impressions 2016 - Kindness

Impressions 2015 - Blossom

Impressions 2014 - Independence

Impressions 2013 - Vow

Impressions 2012 - Faith

Impressions 2011 - Dream

Impressions 2010 - Penguin

Impressions 2009 - Smile

Impressions 2008 - Fun

Impressions 2007 - Inspiration

Impressions 2006 - Magic

Impressions 2005 - Love

Impressions 2004 - Influence

[madfishmonger]

No really, don't put it off.

I was going to throw a party out at the farm (I have some DJ friends), my uncle loved the idea of hosting and they don't get a lot of visitors out there, but the monumental task of cleaning up to make a safe camping area was so daunting I kept putting it off. Then one night he died in a car accident, his mother was taken off the farm to a care home, and we had to sell the family farm because no one could live out there and/or care for it. Generations of my family history, hundred+ year old buildings, old tractors, all the animals...gone in a couple months.

Are you going to find out some surprising and disturbing things? Yes. Are some of them going to hurt and change your perspective of people you thought you knew? Yes. It will also be fascinating and enlightening and inspiring. Everything they did made a path that led to creating you. You'll learn the amazing and beautiful and brave things they did too, the artists and crafters and chefs unappreciated by society but remembered by you*. The soldiers and farmers and parents who made the best of what they had and tried to make life a little better for their families. There's a lot of moments where you can relate to what they went through, and knowing there was someone kind of like you in your past just makes you feel a little less alone. A little more connected to something. Sometimes it hurts like hell but it's worth it. Don't put it off.

*my great grandmother (who passed a little before I was born) had no electricity/plumbing and would get the temperature of her wood stove by sticking her arm into it. She was apparently quite the cook, so her method must have worked.

Hello Mr. Neil! Recently I’ve been learning about how controlling my great grandfather was to my grandmother after he passed away last year and it made me realize how little I know about my family and their history. I want to ask my parents and grandparents more questions about what their lives were then and now while they’re all still here but I don’t know where to start. I’m a writer too-so I’m also hoping that I could record their stories privately for posterity.

Do you have any tips on speaking to one’s own family about their pasts? Thank you for your time.

The only tip I have is don’t put it off. When you do you realise one day that the people you needed to talk to aren’t around any longer.

[pauliinacarr]

Plumbers In DC Explains All You Need To Do To Avoid Frozen Pipes

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